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Apply for IB DP

In view of the fact that the majority of places in the Diploma Programme (DP) class will be taken by continuing SOS-HGIC students, limited places are usually available for new applicants. Admission into the IB programme at SOS-HGIC is therefore competitive and based solely on performance in the MYP, IGCSE or GCE “O” Level and an entrance interview.

Applicants from SOS Villages

IB applicants from SOS children’s villages, including SOS-Ethiopia (IGCSE Centre, Awassa), are advised to apply as early as possible according to the timeline below:

Early March: Complete the online application or download application form/package sent from SOS-HGIC.

End of March: Application process to be completed by submitting the following:

Completed Application Form

School report from previous 2 years (4 terms)

Confidential predicted grades

IB Higher Level and Standard Level course selection

A 400-word personal essay on the Applicant's future aspirations as an IB student of SOS-HGIC

1 passport photograph

Recommendation from current Head of School

Recommendation from a current Teacher

Late March - April: Interviews at SOS Children’s’ Village during annual recruitment exercise

Early August: Provisional admissions confirmation sent to the villages upon receipt of official IGCSE exam results

Late August: Academic year begins for IB1 students

Applicants from schools that offer MYP, IGCSE, GCSE, GCE ‘O’-Level

Early March: Online application process begins

Late May: Application to be completed and submitted with the following:

School report from previous 2 years (past 4 terms)

Confidential predicted grades

IB DP Higher Level and Standard Level course selection

A 400-word personal essay on the Applicant's future aspirations as an IB student of SOS-HGIC

1 passport photograph

Copy of birth certificate or detailed passport page

Recommendation from current Head of School

Recommendation from a current Teacher

Proof of payment of application fee (subject to change each year)

Mid-August: Interviews for selected candidates

Late August: Admissions confirmation sent

Late August: Academic year begins for IB1 students

Continuing SOS-HGIC Students

Continuing SOS-HGIC students who meet the minimum IB admission requirement will graduate automatically into the IB programme.